Bank Lobby Tries to Deep Six Consumer Protection

November 30, 2009

Efforts to pass new legislation that would protect consumers from corporate abuse by lending institutions are under attack. The American Financial Services Association, which lobbies for finance companies, is already celebrating that it looks like the bill is fading fast. The proposal is for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would provide protection for consumers against lending abuses. Click here for an eye-opening article by Washington Post Columnist Dana Milbank.

All of your lawmakers in Washington want you to believe they’re looking out for you, the average, middle class, hard working individual trying to make ends meet. But guess what? Money talks. This time, citizens should talk louder. Write to your Congressmen and let them know it’s time to stand up for the people. Click here to write your Congressman and let them know what you think.

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